Content Archive: December 2021
Engines
Rolls-Royce Hits Hybrid-Electric Power Goal For Airliners
The aircraft engine maker has generated more than 1MW of power with its hybrid-electric Power Generation System as it aims to achieve an output of 2.5 MW.
Environment
SAF Now Available at Jet Aviation Amsterdam
Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) provider Neste has signed an agreement to provide its SAF product at Jet Aviation’s FBO at Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport.
Safety
MedAire Adds More Medical Scenarios to Aviation App
MedAire's new medical scenarios include in-flight fainting, severe vomiting, abdominal pain, and allergic reactions.
Regulations and Government
Notam Gets Gender-neutral Name in FAA Procedures Update
The FAA has retained the notam acronym but changed its wording from Notices to Airmen to a gender-neutral Notices to Air Missions.
ATC
Thales Buys Moog's Salt Lake City Navigation Aids Unit
Thales's acquisition of Moog's ground-based navigation aids business comes not quite six months after the companies signed a definitive agreement.
Safety
ARC Integrates NASA ASRS into SMS Offerings
ARC Safety Management's integration of NASA ASRS into its SMS software will eliminate duplication efforts.
Regulations and Government
FAA Issues New 5G Interference Airworthiness Directives
New FAA rules would prohibit certain aircraft operations where 5G interference is encountered or likely.
Aircraft
Falcon Aircraft Operators Group Growing Rapidly
The Independent Falcon Aircraft Operators Association has gained 55 more members since its soft launch in September.
Aircraft
Boeing Lands 30-aircraft Max Order from 777 Partners
A $3.7 billion deal for thirty 737 Max jets brings the total number of the narrowbodies ordered by 777 Partners to 68.
FBOs
Signature Buys Colorado Ski Country FBO
Signature Flight Support has expanded its U.S. FBO network with the acquisition of Vail Valley Jet Center at Colorado’s Eagle County Regional Airport.
